College football is set to undergo significant changes during the 2024 season. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved proposed changes that will impact the on-field product next season. These changes come in the midst of a constantly evolving landscape in college sports, with the transfer portal and NIL deals reshaping the way the game is played.
One of the notable changes approved is the introduction of a single player on each team in the FBS who can communicate with a coach through their helmet while on the field. This player will be identifiable by a green dot on the back of their helmet, and communication will cease with 15 seconds remaining on the play clock. This move aligns college football more closely with NFL practices, providing players with more opportunities to receive guidance from coaches and potentially leading to better decision making on the field.
Another rule change will see college football games adopting a more professional look with the addition of a two-minute timeout. Similar to NFL’s two-minute warning, the clock will stop at the two-minute mark of the second and fourth quarters, allowing for strategic timeouts and clock management. This change will provide teams with additional time to assess their strategies and make adjustments, leading to more competitive games.
Technology will also play a significant role in how teams strategize on
